Heat pre-game primer: vs. Warriors, 7:30 p.m.

Miami enters at 25-9, just one-half game behind Boston for the best record in the East.

Golden State enters at 13-19, 12th in the West.

What to watch:

1. Stephen Curry missed the teams’ first meeting, which the Heat won 106-84. Now that Curry and Monta Ellis have buried their differences, they form one of the league’s most dynamic backcourts. This may be a game in which Mario Chalmers get a lot of work, if Carlos Arroyo struggles against Curry early.

2. The Warriors could be even smaller than usual. Andris Biedrins and Dan Gadzuric are questionable. It will be interesting to see if Erik Spoelstra uses Chris Bosh some at center, which he’s resisted over the past few weeks.

3. Expect Dorell Wright to be hyped up early, and to take a lot of shots in his return to Miami. Wright’s last five games? He’s scored 17, 32, 28, 16 and 17.